community programs

The Office of Community Health and Engagement Programs has numerous programs in the community available to help us meet our vision to make all children in our region happy and healthy! Learn more about these programs below!

dayton asthma alliance

The Dayton Asthma Alliance aims to positively impact the health and wellness of children with asthma in the Dayton area, focusing on the most at-risk populations. Using the Collective Impact framework, the Alliance engages local, state and national members, as well as other partner organizations, to collaboratively implement a variety of strategic actions to improve outcomes for children with asthma.

family resource connection

The Family Resource Connection uses a patient’s visit to the doctor as an opportunity to address non-medical issues that may have an impact on a child’s health. This program screens patient families for social needs and then identified families are referred to an Advocate working in the Dayton Children’s Hospital Family Resource Connection for resource connection and follow-up.

injury prevention

Injuries are the leading cause of death and disability to children in the United States. Dayton Children’s is dedicated to preventing childhood injury in our region. The Center for Child Health and Wellness recognizes the power of partnership to keep kids in our community safe and works within our community to reduce instances of injury.

kinship navigator program

The kinship navigator program, in partnership with the Montgomery County Department of Job and Family Services, aims to empower and stabilize kinship families so children in kinship care can thrive.

Through positive interactions and programming, the kinship navigator program assists caregiving families to find and develop stable and consistent relationships with relative or non-relative children they are caring for within their homes. Kinship relationships are important because they provide children with the support they need to stay healthy, maintain relationships and grow in a supportive environment.

school programs

Reaching beyond the walls of the hospital to improve health naturally includes partnering with schools. Dayton Children’s partners with local schools in a variety of ways to improve both health and educational outcomes.

Dayton Children’s is proud to support and partner with community organizations to improve the health and safety of families of our community. Learn more about how you can partner with Dayton Children’s for education or sponsorship opportunities.